Are societies covered under RTI?

RTI Act is not applicable to Housing / Commercial Cooperative Societies.

Which organization is cover under the RTI Act?

It covers all the constitutional authorities, including executive, legislature and judiciary; any institution or body established or constituted by an act of Parliament or a state legislature.

Do RWA come under RTI?

As on date,the Resident Welfare Association come under Registrar of Societies and Registrar of Societies come under RTI Act.

In which schedule cooperative societies are listed in the Constitution of India?

The item “Cooperative Societies” is a State Subject in the 7th Schedule via entry 32 of the State List in the Constitution of India.

Which of the following organizations can we not get information about under the RTI Act?

Central Reserve Police Force. Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Central Industrial Security Force. National Security Guards.

How many government departments are exempted from the RTI Act?

Which Government Departments are exempted from the Act? Twenty-odd organisations are exempted from RTI.

How do I form the Resident Welfare Association?

How is an RWA formed? Generally, the association is a group of members elected by the society residents. Once elected, the RWA has to register under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and is governed by constitutional documents such as Memorandum of Association that encapsulates their functions and objectives.

Can RWA disconnect electricity?

The RWA can issue a lawyer’s notice to the defaulters and even follow it up (if required) by filing a suit for recovery against them in the court, but under no circumstances it can disconnect the electricity and water supply.

How do you take legal action against society?

You can make a complaint to Registrar.. The Registrar will send a show cause notice to Chairman and Secretary of your society.. Follow up at Registrar office should be carried out from time to time. Can be done by urself without any help of professional.

When was cooperative society added to the Constitution?

The instant appeals raised an important question as to the vires of the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 which inter alia introduced Part IX-B with chapter heading ‘The Co-operative Societies’. The Amendment Act came into force with effect from 15-2-2012.